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Model caucus to be held on environmental issues

A model caucus centered around stopping the Bakken oil pipeline project and tackling climate change will take place in Des Moines the weekend before the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. It is expected to draw hundreds of participants.

Model caucus to be held on environmental issues

A model caucus centered around stopping the Bakken oil pipeline project and tackling climate change will take place in Des Moines the weekend before the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. It is expected to draw hundreds of participants.

The Climate Emergency Caucus, organized by The Climate Mobilization, will take place in the auditorium of Central Campus, 1800 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, on Friday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., where caucusgoers will have the opportunity to endorse candidates in relation to environmental issues.

“This is an entirely citizen-driven event,” said Ed Fallon, a radio talk show host and former Iowa lawmaker who will emcee the model caucus.

He added that participants will be asked to stand with the candidate they feel will best tackle these issues.

“The president that we’re going to elect … they will be faced with dealing with this problem,” said Margaret Klein Salamon, a leader for The Climate Mobilization.